Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS MOROCCO FY20 04
The 2020 American Leadership Academy (ALA) Notice of Funding Opportunity is a competitive grant announcement from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Morocco (Public Affairs Office), to fund a new youth leadership program delivered as a cooperative agreement. The program is designed as an intensive, two-week summer institute scheduled for July 2020 and aimed at bringing together roughly 50 to 60 Moroccan young adults between 20 and 24 years old. The core purpose is to deepen participants understanding of U.S. values, institutions, and civic principles while building practical leadership and civic engagement skills that can be applied in Moroccan communities.
The Embassy is looking for Moroccan organizations to design and run the institute, including a structured day-by-day curriculum. Proposals are expected to address four main objectives. First, the institute should expand participants knowledge of civic rights and responsibilities. Second, it should strengthen their ability to engage effectively in civic life by developing concrete tools in areas like advocacy, strategic communication, project management, coalition-building, and conflict resolution. Third, it should develop leadership and professional "soft and smart power" competencies, such as self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses, identifying community needs and risks, setting SMART goals, and using digital tools to reach broader audiences. Fourth, the program must guide participants through creating a capstone project that they can implement after the institute in their own communities, making the training outcome-oriented rather than purely academic.
Eligibility is limited primarily to Moroccan associations, organized and committed civil society organizations, and academic institutions that have experience running youth programs and that hold full SAM registration. U.S.-based and third-country organizations or nationals are not eligible to apply on their own, but they may participate if they are formally partnered with a Moroccan NGO. This structure signals that local ownership and Moroccan institutional capacity are central to the program design, even if outside expertise is included through partnerships.
Funding is expected to support one award, with an anticipated budget range of $60,000 to $75,000 (award ceiling $75,000). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Embassy anticipates being more engaged than under a standard grant, including coordination on final dates and potentially program elements. Funds come from FY20 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy resources. While the institute is planned for July 2020, the announcement also notes that funding may be renewed for up to two additional years on a non-competitive basis, depending on strong performance and the availability of funds, suggesting the possibility of continuing or expanding the academy model beyond the initial summer.
The application package requires specific items submitted in English and U.S. dollars. Applicants must complete a Project Narrative Application and use the required Budget Proposal template, with the budget presented in USD using an exchange rate of 1 USD = 9.500 MAD. Proposals must also include a detailed syllabus of daily activities (using the applicant's own template) and provide organizational documentation, including final registration papers and a RIB certificate. If the project includes additional partners or co-sponsors, the application should name them and describe what they will contribute, which can strengthen the proposal by showing broader support and added resources.
Applications were due by Sunday, March 22, 2020, and had to be submitted by email to Rabatgrants@state.gov. Questions were directed to the same email address. Applicants were also referred to the U.S. Embassy Morocco website for application forms and guidance on SAM registration. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding under CFDA 19.040, with the official opportunity number PAS MOROCCO FY20 04, and it was posted on February 21, 2020.Apply for PAS MOROCCO FY20 04
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Morocco in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2020 American Leadership Academy - NOFO" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 21, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: 2020 American Leadership Academy (ALA) - U.S. Embassy Morocco (Public Affairs Office)
1) What is the 2020 American Leadership Academy (ALA) funding opportunity?
It is a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Morocco (Public Affairs Office), to support a new youth leadership program delivered as a cooperative agreement.
2) Who is the funder and which office is administering the award?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, and the opportunity is administered by the U.S. Mission to Morocco, Public Affairs Office.
3) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates the Embassy expects to be more involved than under a standard grant, including coordination on final dates and potentially program elements.
4) What is the main goal of the ALA program?
The program is intended to deepen participants' understanding of U.S. values, institutions, and civic principles, while building practical leadership and civic engagement skills that can be applied in Moroccan communities.
5) What kind of program is being funded?
An intensive, two-week summer institute with a structured, day-by-day curriculum designed and delivered by the implementing Moroccan organization.
6) When is the institute planned to take place?
The institute is scheduled for July 2020.
7) How long is the institute?
Two weeks (an intensive, two-week summer institute).
8) How many participants is the institute expected to include?
Approximately 50 to 60 Moroccan young adults.
9) Who is the target participant group (age and nationality)?
The target group is Moroccan young adults between 20 and 24 years old.
10) What are the required program objectives that proposals should address?
Proposals are expected to address four objectives: (1) expand participants' knowledge of civic rights and responsibilities; (2) strengthen their ability to engage effectively in civic life by developing concrete tools (including advocacy, strategic communication, project management, coalition-building, and conflict resolution); (3) develop leadership and professional "soft and smart power" competencies (including self-assessment, identifying community needs and risks, setting SMART goals, and using digital tools to reach broader audiences); and (4) guide participants in creating a capstone project they can implement after the institute in their own communities.
11) What specific skill areas are highlighted for civic engagement training?
The opportunity specifically highlights advocacy, strategic communication, project management, coalition-building, and conflict resolution as tool areas to build participants' capacity for civic life engagement.
12) What kinds of leadership competencies are emphasized?
The NOFO emphasizes leadership and professional "soft and smart power" competencies such as self-assessing strengths and weaknesses, identifying community needs and risks, setting SMART goals, and using digital tools to reach broader audiences.
13) What is the capstone project requirement?
The program must guide participants through creating a capstone project that they can implement after the institute in their own communities, ensuring the institute is outcome-oriented rather than purely academic.
14) Who can apply for this funding?
Eligibility is limited primarily to Moroccan associations, organized and committed civil society organizations, and academic institutions that have experience running youth programs and that hold full SAM registration.
15) Is SAM registration required?
Yes. Eligibility requires full SAM registration.
16) Can U.S.-based organizations apply as the primary applicant?
No. U.S.-based organizations (and third-country organizations or nationals) are not eligible to apply on their own.
17) Can a U.S. or third-country organization participate in the project at all?
Yes. They may participate if they are formally partnered with a Moroccan NGO.
18) What does the NOFO signal about the role of Moroccan organizations?
It emphasizes local ownership and Moroccan institutional capacity as central to program design and implementation, even if outside expertise is included through partnerships.
19) How many awards are expected to be funded?
The funding is expected to support one award.
20) What is the expected budget range and maximum award amount?
The anticipated budget range is $60,000 to $75,000, with an award ceiling of $75,000.
21) What is the source of funding?
Funds come from FY20 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy resources.
22) Is this opportunity potentially renewable?
Yes. The announcement notes funding may be renewed for up to two additional years on a non-competitive basis, depending on strong performance and the availability of funds.
23) What does "non-competitive renewal" mean in this context?
Based on the notice, it means the project could receive continued funding for up to two more years without competing again, if performance is strong and funds are available.
24) What are the required components of the application package?
The application package requires a Project Narrative Application, the required Budget Proposal template, a detailed syllabus of daily activities (using the applicant's own template), and organizational documentation including final registration papers and a RIB certificate.
25) In what language must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted in English.
26) In what currency must the budget be presented?
The budget must be presented in U.S. dollars (USD).
27) What exchange rate should applicants use for the budget conversion?
The required exchange rate is 1 USD = 9.500 MAD.
28) Is a day-by-day curriculum required?
Yes. The Embassy is looking for applicants to design and run the institute, including a structured day-by-day curriculum and a detailed syllabus of daily activities.
29) What organizational documents are specifically mentioned as required?
The notice specifies final registration papers and a RIB certificate as required organizational documentation.
30) Should partners or co-sponsors be included in the application?
If the project includes partners or co-sponsors, the application should name them and describe what they will contribute. The notice indicates this can strengthen a proposal by demonstrating broader support and added resources.
31) How and where were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted by email to Rabatgrants@state.gov.
32) Where should applicants send questions about the opportunity?
Questions were directed to Rabatgrants@state.gov.
33) What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by Sunday, March 22, 2020.
34) What is the official opportunity number?
The official opportunity number is PAS MOROCCO FY20 04.
35) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040.
36) When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on February 21, 2020.
37) Where were applicants referred for forms and SAM registration guidance?
Applicants were referred to the U.S. Embassy Morocco website for application forms and guidance on SAM registration.
38) Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
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